General Description of Duties:
The Assistant Residential Director will be responsible for providing assistance to the residential Director by working with individuals to achieve independence productivity and the quality of life they seek This person will provide administrative support maintain documentation schedule appointments maintain and monitor records provide training ensure compliance with Unified Community Connections residential program.
About Unified Community Connections
Unified community connections is a leading provider of services and programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland. We believe that all people living with disabilities have the right to be treated with respect and dignity as well as to exercise the same control over their lives as anu pother person.
We provide compressive wrap around services tailored to the unique needs of each person and family we support. Our programs are designed to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving the quality of like they seek. We promote self-determination, independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion in all facets of life.
Who should apply
This opportunity is ideal for a companionate organized and dependable professional about supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them achieve greater independence and quality of life. The ideal candidate enjoys leading and developing staff managing multiple priorities and balancing hands-on support with administrative and compliance responsibilities. Individuals with experience in human services residential service healthcare or developmental disabilities who are flexible, solutions focus, and committed to person centered care are encouraged to apply.
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Residential Director will:
- Provide support for growth, development, day-to-day management, and oversight of the assigned residential houses.
- Supervise assigned residential houses, staff, and Program Specialist
- Ensure the assigned individuals safety and well-being at all times by protecting them from harm, injury, or other distress.
- Report significant changes, issues, and incidents regarding individuals or programming to the supervisor.
- Provide training and other support to individuals which are both sufficient and the least restrictive according to their capabilities, always promoting independence while assuring individual needs for safety.
- Complete appropriate documentation related to individualized plans and program activities as required.
- Participate in the development and implementation of community-based activities.
- Have a clear understanding of each individual’s medical needs, including nursing Plan of Care and all interim assessments (if applicable), and establish protocols for emergency situations for individuals served.
- Maintain minimum of weekly documented contact with individual receiving services.
- Ensure that interim Individual Plan meetings are scheduled as necessary to meet the individuals’ needs.
- Attend Individual Plan meetings and assist with plan development.
- Schedule and accompany individual to medical appointments; make sure all required paperwork is completed by attending Health Care Professional if applicable.
- Monitor daily diary notes and goal documentation to ensure completion and services are aligned with the Individual Plan.
- Assist individuals in developing and implementing leisure and recreational activities.
- Supervise assigned staff. Complete Monthly 1:1 supervision and disciplinary action as required.
- Monitor and minimize overtime.
- Maintain communications with the Service Coordinator and other inter-agency groups as needed.
- Maintain individual’s records and purge in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Ensure Incident Reports are completed within agency guidelines.
- Ensure the numbers of service hours that are stated in the Service Funding Plan are being provided.
- Prepare and submit monthly billing to Finance.
- Be responsible for and/or assist individuals in the program with hiring and training development.
- Train new employees on the specific duties of the individual they were hired to support.
- Review staff timesheets for accuracy and submit to Payroll by the established deadline.
- Monitor staff training to ensure certifications are correct.
- Provide a written ninety (90) day and annual evaluation for each employee.
- Ensure that all MTTP regulations are adhered to by staff working with the individuals that receive medication administration support.
- Ensure all forty five (45) day nursing reviews are completed for individuals that receive nursing services.
- Comply with all organization's policies and procedures.
- On call for staff and/or needs of the individuals in an emergency and be readily available.
- Implement objectives and policies in the Alternative Living Units as assigned by the Residential Services Director.
- Monitor household and participant records for accuracy and compliance with regulations and in accordance with the agency’s Quality Assurance plan.
- Assist House Managers to develop and access appropriate recreation and community integration activities.
- Provide support and coverage to House Managers as assigned by the Residential Director.
- Ensure that individualized outcomes and goals are implemented for residents by providing House Managers with appropriate resources.
- Successfully complete all agency-designated training within first ninety (90) days of employment.
- Serve as on call supervisor in absence of the director.
- Provide direct care supports at other agency sites or programs when required.
- Maintain knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities is preferred. Must have demonstrated abilities in supervision, budget management, and service delivery. Must be able to demonstrate skills in the following areas: problem solving, project/task management, time management, dependability, good judgment and safe work practices.
Flexibility of scheduling to meet Agency and program needs.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or GED. Must be 18 years of age or older.
One (1) year of supervisory experience and three (3) years of care experience are preferred.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure: whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Full-time position Primary schedule Monday thru Friday and rotating "on call" with other Assistant residential houses